I was sorting through some stuff and I found I have an extra copy of one of my favorite marriage books and an extra dvd by Ken Ham. I decided they would make a fun giveaway. I like books and I like gifts and I like giveaways. So it just works out! 🙂 The book […]
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Of Repurposes and Crafts, Duct Tape and Yarn
These pictures have been hanging out patiently waiting for me. They are some different craft things and repurposes that Renae has had fun making. I’d been wanting to take pictures of some of her stuff. Finally, got that done. Then the next step was putting some together in a blogpost. So, now I’m working on […]
Three Things {Blankets}
What could be better for January than to talk about blankets? Our January has been pretty much a chilly one! But this week we’ve had some awesomely warm weather and sunshine and some 70’s!! Woo-hoo! A lot of January, I’ve been thankful to pretty much stay inside . I’ve been thankful for ductwork. I’ve been […]
Creating Home : A Touch of Valentines
We put our Christmas decor away and spruced up our home a bit. I styled and added in decor, creating home and using things I love! I don’t really major in decor, but I certainly enjoy it and enjoy changing things up in our spaces a few times a year. January is still cold, […]
Memoir Monday {No. 55}
Cold outside. Warm inside. Fresh, hot biscuits. Yes, please! Appetizer served ~ crackers & cheese on a pretty plate. Study time ~ Trusty wheelbarrow outside the basement door. Wonderful wood hauler! Garage ceiling! Hurrah! Basically finished. Now, thinking about paint for the walls. Another winter project. Glowy, shimmery candleholders ~ I’ve been enjoying […]
Memoir Monday {No. 54}
2014 quietly slipped away and 2015 as quietly began. Time is such a mystery, yet so exact and never stopping or slowing down. We had a good Christmas and New Years. We were out and about some and home some and relaxed some and busy some. It felt like a good mix. We had […]
Jesus Loves the Little Children
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, the little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head….. Born unto Mary, born poor as can be, Born to this world, so children might see. Jesus loves the little children, All the children of the world…………. Each sweet child face, Babies born and unborn, […]
Memoir Monday {No. 53}
Nieces!!! What more is there to say?! Lovely new yard decor! Flamingos. Plastic flamingos! “Someone” stuck these in among my stuff coming home with me from my Grandma’s. {No names ~ but the conspirators very closely resemble my big sister and little brother.} My husband and my daughter then sent them on home with said […]
Purple Friday 24 Hour Sale at Lilla Rose
Purple Friday 24 HOUR SALE For Customers & Guests 10% Off All Items & 15% Off Select ItemsPlus Free Shipping on Orders over $40 Today only! Starting Friday December 26th at 12AM Sale ends Friday December 26th at midnight If you’ve been eyeing a favorite flexi or a set of hairsticks or some […]
I Can’t Wait to See the Baby
I want to see the baby in the manger, yes, I do, I want to gaze upon him with a child’s eyes and view, I want to see him all wrapped up in his swaddling clothes, I want to gaze upon his little fingers and his toes, I want to smooth his hair, all downy, soft, […]
Memoir Monday {No. 52}
My sister and me and our baby girls ~ Do you want to build a snowman? Gifting Grandma with Samantha, an American Girl Doll. Grandma has had a lot and a lot of fun and enjoyment shopping at American Girl for her granddaughters over the years and this year it was their turn to shop […]
A Few Words and a Personalized Pillow
Just popping in to put a few words out in blog land. We arrived home Tuesday evening. Once again we traveled safely back and forth over all those miles and highways between Kansas and Ohio. We are thankful. Even though our December plans have ended up completely rearranged, we were glad we could […]
Memoir Monday {No. 51}
Pheasant in the crockpot ~ Handy-dandy defrost vent!! Pizza crust ~ Moving trees ~ Cookies delivered to our door by some cute little boys. Renae works a couple of hours each week for their mother. The cookie with all the eyes was made especially for Renae. Spice cupboard rearrange and reorganization and changing around of some […]
Simple Spiced Wassail
Tis the season! Of cold weather and hot drinks. Here on our farm we like the occasional coffee, hot chocolate with a touch of coffee, and sometimes hot tea. I also like to make wassail during the Christmas season. It’s so pretty and there’s something cozy and homey and Christmasey about it simmering on […]
Memoir Monday {No. 50}
Did you have a good Thanksgiving? We did. We had a yummy dinner at Matthew’s Mom and Dad’s and we got to play with and squeeze and laugh at our niece. So, yep it was good. Did you cook for Thanksgiving? My mother-in-law did most of our dinner this year. I took green bean casserole. […]
Memoir Monday {No. 49}
Hot drinks and snow on the ground ~ so began our week last week! Little snowman… Want to know what era you are from? Finish this sentence. IF ALL ELSE FAILS,________________________. My daughter and I were trying to figure out how to attach a lid with snaps onto the fabric bin it belonged on. We […]